U.S. News and World Report’s annual “Best Diets” list ranked the DASH diet as best overall and top for healthfulness.

The DASH eating plan has been proven to lower risk for high blood pressure.

The event is for those with blood pressure and cholesterol numbers where they do not want them to be.

The event is free.

Please call 855-PRHLIFE to register.

ASHEVILLE

Nia dance celebration fundraiser for sanctuary

Nia Carolina will host a “Spring into Joy” dance and movement celebration from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Saturday at Om Sanctuary, 87 Richmond Hill Drive, Asheville.

Proceeds will benefit the renovations and growth of Om Sanctuary, at the former Richmond Hill Inn. The suggested donation is $20.

The Joy of Movement is at the heart of Nia, a blend dance, martial arts and healing arts such as yoga.

With a focus on moving with comfort, pleasure and joy, Nia energizes, balances, heals and conditions the body. It is beneficial for all ages and abilities. No previous Nia experience is needed.

Om Sanctuary (www.

omsanctuary.org) is a nonprofit responding to the increasing number of people seeking to bring balance, health and inspiration into their personal and professional lives.

With the insight, vision and help of generous donors and supporters, a sanctuary is being created for renewal, integrative lifestyle practices, holistic education, and connection with nature. Call 828-255-2770, 828-697-7449 or visit www.niacarolina.com for more information.

Morrow joins Park Ridge surgery team

Dr. Robert Morrow, FACS, a board-certified general surgeon, has joined the team of providers at Park Ridge Health.

Morrow joins Dr.

David Price at Park Ridge Health General Surgery.

As a general surgeon, Morrow specializes in operative and perioperative management of illnesses and cancers affecting many areas of the body, including the chest, abdomen, digestive tract, skin, breast and difficult wounds. His most common procedures are colonoscopy, gallbladder surgery, breast biopsy and hernia repair..

Pardee Hospital’s physical and speech/language therapists will host a program on “Parkinson’s Disease: Why We Need to Exercise” at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday during the Brevard-Hendersonville Parkinson’s Support Group meeting at the Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Main Street in Brevard.

The public is welcome.

Lucy Butler, SLP, and Chloe Roderick, PT, experienced therapists from the Pardee Rehab & Wellness Center, will explain how exercise and individually tailored speech and movement therapy can prevent newly diagnosed patients from losing basic abilities, and might help others regain some of the mobility they’ve lost. The presentation will cover topics such as maintaining mobility, balance and fall prevention, speech volume, stuttering and swallowing. The presentation will include a demonstration of the center’s new Gait Lab, used to help patients stabilize and maintain an effective walking gait.

“Parkinson’s is now a disease we can do everything about,” Roderick said. “Patients without treatment can lose their movement pattern; it becomes laborious to get in and out of a car, walk 50 feet and get out of bed.

Exercise therapy can evoke what we call neuroplasticity, allowing us to ‘remap’ the brain. This can keep those skills well ingrained so that those with Parkinson’s do not lose health and mental function.”

BREVARD

TRH named to Top 100

Transylvania Regional Hospital was recently named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States.

“Transylvania Regional Hospital is proud of the efforts of our physicians and staff who have contributed to our hospital achieving this national recognition,” said Bob Bednarek, president and CEO of Transylvania Regional Hospital. “Our entire health care team is dedicated to providing outstanding care to patients in this community when they need us.”

The 2013 Top 100 CAH announcement is the second release of this important designation.

Transylvania Regional Hospital is also one of only 244 hospitals nationwide to be named a Top Performer for Quality two years in a row by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. Transylvania Regional Hospital earned the national recognition for both pneumonia care and surgical care.

Visit www.ivantagehealth. com/his for more information.

TRH to host skin cancer education

Transylvania Regional Hospital at 260 Hospital Drive in Brevard will host a skin cancer education program at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday in the Carlson Conference Room at the Hospital.

Skin cancer most often develops on skin exposed to the sun but can also occur on areas of the skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight. Odds are that most people know at least one person who’s had skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers, but it’s also one of the most curable when detected early.

As part of the “Dessert with the Doc” series to educate the community, Dr. Paul S. Cabiran will give a presentation about skin cancer.

Call 877-4777 to register or visit www.trhospitalfoundation. org for more information.

ASHEVILLE

Joint health talk set for April 23

Board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Dr.

Greg Motley of Southeastern Sports Medicine will host an educational session on joint health at 6 p.m. April 23 at the Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park.

Space is limited at the free event. Registration is required. Call 855-774-5433 or visit www.

parkridgehealth.org for more information.

Pardee participates in cancer prevention study

Pardee Hospital’s nationally recognized Comprehensive Cancer Center has opened a prevention study to those who have had recent, surgical removal of early-stage cancerous colon polyps or tumors and who are not already taking a statin, a class of drug that lowers cholesterol.

Polyps can lead to colon cancer if left untreated, and those who have been diagnosed with cancerous polyps are at high risk for recurrence of the disease.

Those interested in participating in the polyp prevention trial can call Pardee’s Cancer Research Department for more information at 828-696-4716.

FLAT ROCK

Free Clinics fundraiser at Salon Blue Ridge

Salon Blue Ridge will host the seventh annual Spring Salon from 5 to 8 p.m. April 26 to support the efforts of The Free Clinics to bridge critical gaps in health care in Henderson and Polk counties.

At the event this year, savory delicacies will be provided by chefs from Square Root, Laurie Bakke’s Kitchen, West First Wood-Fired Pizza, Sol Y Luna, Hubba Hubba Smokehouse and Top Star Sushi Catering. Guests can tour Salon Blue Ridge while enjoying wines coordinated by Blue Water Seafood, local craft beer from Southern Appalachian Brewery and foods prepared by Cuisine Team. Dan Keller will offer jazz guitar in the tented area, and Jeff Michels will entertain with folk guitar and song in the warehouse area. A new restaurant, Dandelion, will premier its dessert pastries for guests. According to the latest data available, more than 17,000 residents of Henderson and Polk counties are uninsured and low-income. Tickets to TFC’s Spring Salon are $60 per person and are required for entry.

To purchase a ticket, send a check for $60 per person to The Free Clinics, 841 Case St., Hendersonville, NC 28792 or order online at www.thefreeclinics.org.

<p>Upcoming Park Ridge Health events</p><p>Park Ridge Health is hosting the following events:</p><p>u 1-3 p.m. Sunday: Brother Wolf “Run for the Paws” 5K blood pressure and body composition screening at Fletcher Park. Free.</p><p>u 12:30 p.m. Tuesday: Eating for a healthy heart class in the private dining room at Park Ridge Health.</p><p>U.S. News and World Report's annual “Best Diets” list ranked the DASH diet as best overall and top for healthfulness.</p><p>The DASH eating plan has been proven to lower risk for high blood pressure.</p><p>The event is for those with blood pressure and cholesterol numbers where they do not want them to be.</p><p>The event is free.</p><p>Please call 855-PRHLIFE to register.</p><p>ASHEVILLE</p><p>Nia dance celebration fundraiser for sanctuary</p><p>Nia Carolina will host a “Spring into Joy” dance and movement celebration from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.</p><p>Saturday at Om Sanctuary, 87 Richmond Hill Drive, Asheville.</p><p>Proceeds will benefit the renovations and growth of Om Sanctuary, at the former Richmond Hill Inn. The suggested donation is $20.</p><p>The Joy of Movement is at the heart of Nia, a blend dance, martial arts and healing arts such as yoga.</p><p>With a focus on moving with comfort, pleasure and joy, Nia energizes, balances, heals and conditions the body. It is beneficial for all ages and abilities. No previous Nia experience is needed.</p><p>Om Sanctuary (www.</p><p>omsanctuary.org) is a nonprofit responding to the increasing number of people seeking to bring balance, health and inspiration into their personal and professional lives.</p><p>With the insight, vision and help of generous donors and supporters, a sanctuary is being created for renewal, integrative lifestyle practices, holistic education, and connection with nature. Call 828-255-2770, 828-697-7449 or visit www.niacarolina.com for more information.</p><p>Morrow joins Park Ridge surgery team</p><p>Dr. Robert Morrow, FACS, a board-certified general surgeon, has joined the team of providers at Park Ridge Health.</p><p>Morrow joins Dr.</p><p>David Price at Park Ridge Health General Surgery.</p><p>As a general surgeon, Morrow specializes in operative and perioperative management of illnesses and cancers affecting many areas of the body, including the chest, abdomen, digestive tract, skin, breast and difficult wounds. His most common procedures are colonoscopy, gallbladder surgery, breast biopsy and hernia repair..</p><p>Park Ridge Health General Surgery is on the campus of Park Ridge Health, 80 Doctors Drive, Suite 1, in Hendersonville. Call 855-774-5433 to request appointments.</p><p>BREVARD</p><p>Parkinson's exercise program on Tuesday</p><p>Pardee Hospital's physical and speech/language therapists will host a program on “Parkinson's Disease: Why We Need to Exercise” at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday during the Brevard-Hendersonville Parkinson's Support Group meeting at the Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Main Street in Brevard.</p><p>The public is welcome.</p><p>Lucy Butler, SLP, and Chloe Roderick, PT, experienced therapists from the Pardee Rehab & Wellness Center, will explain how exercise and individually tailored speech and movement therapy can prevent newly diagnosed patients from losing basic abilities, and might help others regain some of the mobility they've lost. The presentation will cover topics such as maintaining mobility, balance and fall prevention, speech volume, stuttering and swallowing. The presentation will include a demonstration of the center's new Gait Lab, used to help patients stabilize and maintain an effective walking gait.</p><p>“Parkinson's is now a disease we can do everything about,” Roderick said. “Patients without treatment can lose their movement pattern; it becomes laborious to get in and out of a car, walk 50 feet and get out of bed.</p><p>Exercise therapy can evoke what we call neuroplasticity, allowing us to 'remap' the brain. This can keep those skills well ingrained so that those with Parkinson's do not lose health and mental function.”</p><p>BREVARD</p><p>TRH named to Top 100</p><p>Transylvania Regional Hospital was recently named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States.</p><p>“Transylvania Regional Hospital is proud of the efforts of our physicians and staff who have contributed to our hospital achieving this national recognition,” said Bob Bednarek, president and CEO of Transylvania Regional Hospital. “Our entire health care team is dedicated to providing outstanding care to patients in this community when they need us.”</p><p>The HealthStrong Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals, including Transylvania Regional Hospital, scored best among critical access hospitals on the iVantage Health Analytics' hospital strength index.</p><p>The 2013 Top 100 CAH announcement is the second release of this important designation.</p><p>Transylvania Regional Hospital is also one of only 244 hospitals nationwide to be named a Top Performer for Quality two years in a row by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. Transylvania Regional Hospital earned the national recognition for both pneumonia care and surgical care.</p><p>Visit www.ivantagehealth. com/his for more information.</p><p>TRH to host skin cancer education</p><p>Transylvania Regional Hospital at 260 Hospital Drive in Brevard will host a skin cancer education program at 6:30 p.m.</p><p>Tuesday in the Carlson Conference Room at the Hospital.</p><p>Skin cancer most often develops on skin exposed to the sun but can also occur on areas of the skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight. Odds are that most people know at least one person who's had skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers, but it's also one of the most curable when detected early.</p><p>As part of the “Dessert with the Doc” series to educate the community, Dr. Paul S. Cabiran will give a presentation about skin cancer.</p><p>Call 877-4777 to register or visit www.trhospitalfoundation. org for more information.</p><p>ASHEVILLE</p><p>Joint health talk set for April 23</p><p>Board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Dr.</p><p>Greg Motley of Southeastern Sports Medicine will host an educational session on joint health at 6 p.m. April 23 at the Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park.</p><p>Space is limited at the free event. Registration is required. Call 855-774-5433 or visit www.</p><p>parkridgehealth.org for more information.</p><p>Pardee participates in cancer prevention study</p><p>Pardee Hospital's nationally recognized Comprehensive Cancer Center has opened a prevention study to those who have had recent, surgical removal of early-stage cancerous colon polyps or tumors and who are not already taking a statin, a class of drug that lowers cholesterol.</p><p>Polyps can lead to colon cancer if left untreated, and those who have been diagnosed with cancerous polyps are at high risk for recurrence of the disease.</p><p>The National Cancer Institute- sponsored study will evaluate whether the cholesterol drug rosuvastatin (Crestor) may kill remaining tumor cells after surgery, prevent polyps from forming and/or keep colon cancer from returning.</p><p>Those interested in participating in the polyp prevention trial can call Pardee's Cancer Research Department for more information at 828-696-4716.</p><p>FLAT ROCK</p><p>Free Clinics fundraiser at Salon Blue Ridge</p><p>Salon Blue Ridge will host the seventh annual Spring Salon from 5 to 8 p.m. April 26 to support the efforts of The Free Clinics to bridge critical gaps in health care in Henderson and Polk counties.</p><p>At the event this year, savory delicacies will be provided by chefs from Square Root, Laurie Bakke's Kitchen, West First Wood-Fired Pizza, Sol Y Luna, Hubba Hubba Smokehouse and Top Star Sushi Catering. Guests can tour Salon Blue Ridge while enjoying wines coordinated by Blue Water Seafood, local craft beer from Southern Appalachian Brewery and foods prepared by Cuisine Team. Dan Keller will offer jazz guitar in the tented area, and Jeff Michels will entertain with folk guitar and song in the warehouse area. A new restaurant, Dandelion, will premier its dessert pastries for guests. According to the latest data available, more than 17,000 residents of Henderson and Polk counties are uninsured and low-income. Tickets to TFC's Spring Salon are $60 per person and are required for entry.</p><p>To purchase a ticket, send a check for $60 per person to The Free Clinics, 841 Case St., Hendersonville, NC 28792 or order online at www.thefreeclinics.org.</p><p>Call 828-697-8422 for more information.</p>